South Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a collision in the Parson Cross area involving a young boy and an electrically assisted mountain bike.

At 9.58pm on Saturday, June 15, emergency services responded to Lindsay Avenue following reports of an electric mountain bike colliding with a 6-year-old child on a footpath. The young boy sustained injuries that are believed to be life-threatening or life-altering and has since been discharged from the hospital.

The rider of the electric mountain bike initially stopped at the scene but left without providing any details. Authorities are urging the rider to come forward and assist with the investigation.

Appeal to Witnesses:

If you witnessed the collision or were in the area at the time, please contact us online or via phone at 101. When getting in touch, refer to incident number 1070 of June 15, 2024.

Online Contact: You can provide information online through this link: South Yorkshire Police Online Reporting

Anonymous Reporting: If you prefer not to disclose personal details, you can remain anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre at freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a secure anonymous online form: Crimestoppers Anonymous Reporting

Footage Submission: CCTV, video, and dash cam footage related to the incident can be submitted to [email protected].